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University of Otago

105 reviews
3.96 / 5 based on 105 reviews
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Nicholas M
Bates College, Lewiston, United States
Physics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
no.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
1
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
enjoy.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
1
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
none
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Nicholas M
Bates College, Lewiston, United States
Physics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
You never need to go to class. The first day the teacher gives you the class notes, and reads out of those every day.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Nicholas M
Bates College, Lewiston, United States
Physics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Fine, english to english.
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Nicholas M
Bates College, Lewiston, United States
Physics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Exchange rate and purchasing power.
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Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
NZ was cheaper then i thought it would be.
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Nicholas M
Bates College, Lewiston, United States
Physics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It worked out great and I lived with kiwis.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
You can get housing through the university, but i recommond getting yourself, that way you can choose who you live with and where.
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Nicholas M
Bates College, Lewiston, United States
Physics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Two bears, The Mission, Skiing around Queenstown, Hiking etc.etc.
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